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Part No. 7339AU-V2.1

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Trademarks NetWare is a registered trademark of Novell Inc and Windows 95/98/Me and Windows NT/2000/XP/2003 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. All other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
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Table of Contents COPYRIGHT ............................................................................. I 1. INTRODUCTION .............................................................1-1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW .........................................................1-1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION .................................................1-4 2. PRINT SERVER INSTALLATION ................................2-1 PREPARATION .....................................................................2-1 SUPPORTED NETWORKS .
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CONFIGURING AND MODIFYING A DEVICE ..........................4-6 REMOVING HP WEB JETADMIN UTILITY ............................4-6 5. CONFIGURATION FROM EMBEDDED WEB SERVER ................................................................................................5-1 OVERVIEW ..........................................................................5-1 USING EMBEDDED WEB SERVER .......................................5-1 STATUS MENU ....................................................................
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UPGRADING THE PRINT SERVER FROM WINDOWS NT/2000/XP/2003 (THROUGH TCP/IP)...........................8-2 UPGRADING THE PRINT SERVER FROM UNIX (THROUGH TCP/IP) ..............................................................................8-3 UPGRADING THE PRINT SERVER FROM BROWSER .............8-3 9. TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................9-1 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING OVERVIEW.........................9-1 LED LIGHT INDICATORS .....................................................
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1. Introduction Product Overview The external print servers enhance company capability by letting you place your printers, plotters, or equality printers at convenient locations directly on the Ethernet network, and by increasing network printer performance and management. Network Management The print servers support the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), which remote printer management and a warning. A standard SNMP agent is permanent on these print servers.
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Introduction Network configuration The print servers provide an embedded web server that can be accessed via a prop web browser. We also subsidiary Windows-based PSAdmin utility which help administrator to setup print server environment, for example, Netware, Windows 95/98/Me, Windows NT/2000/XP/2003, Mac or Unix system. Transmission Media IEEE 802.3 Ethernet Four pairs of unshielded twisted-pair 3,4 or 5 cable with RJ-45 connector IEEE 802.
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Introduction Components and Features Three Ports Print server ․1 Bi-direction parallel port (IEEE 1284) for port 1(PID1) ․2 USB 1.1 ports for port 2, 3(PID2, 3) ․Fast Ethernet network port: RJ-45 for 10Base-T or 100Base-TX ․POST (Power On Self Test) ․3 LED’s on top of indicate Status, USB and Parallel light and 2 LEDs by the side of power, link lights ․2 setup diskette or 1 CD for Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 ․1 external AC power adapter ․1 user’s manual Hardware Requirements IEEE 802.
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Introduction Hardware Installation To install the print servers, you need to complete these steps: ․Confirm that your printer parallel port(s) work well. ․Connect the print server to the network and printer(s) and plug in the print server. ․Generate a configuration page from the print server. Follow these instructions to install the print servers, please refer to any peripheral you are connecting to the print server: 1.
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Introduction 5. Plug the AC power adapter into the power receptacle in the side of the print server. 6. Plug the AC power module into the wall out-let, the print server is switched on after you plug it in. 7. Check the LED’s marked as status on topside or beside of the print server. It should be flash five times normally, if not, please contact your local dealer for repair or replacement. 8. Turn on the power on your printer(s) to begin printing.
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Print Server Installation 2. Print Server Installation Preparation To best meet users’ network printing needs in today’s heterogeneous and multiple protocol networking environments, the print server supports industrial standard protocols, including TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBEUI and AppleTalk. This means that the print server supports the most popular network operating systems today, including NetWare, Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003, UNIX systems and Macintosh computer.
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Print Server Installation Configuration Solution Table Setup Operating Function Remarks System PSAdmin utility Windows 95/98/Me Install a single Easy printer Windows network on a installation runs NT/2000/XP/2003 peer-to-peer or from diskette/CD NetWare 3.12, 4.x, client-server 5.x network Embedded Web server Windows 95/98/Me Remote setup print Follow standard Windows server from private browse, for NT/2000/XP/2003 LAN as soon example, IE or NetWare 3.12, 4.x, Netscape 5.
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Print Server Installation Comment Configuration solution Table has many installations way to setup Windows 95/98/Me, Windows NT/2000/XP/2003, NetWare, UNIX system and Mac computer. Firstly, we introduce PSAdmin utility, HP Web JetAdmin program and Internet Printing Protocol solution. Finally, we will be discussed Embedded Web Server Installation with print server.
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3.The PSAdmin Utility for Windows-based The PSAdmin is a proprietary Windows-based management program that can assist you in configuring and managing your print server in NetWare environments. The program can be run from any Windows-based PC. Installing the PSAdmin To install PSAdmin, please follow the directions listed below. 1. Insert the Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 Setup diskette/CD into your floppy/CD-ROM. 2. Run the setup.exe from Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003.
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The PSAdmin Utility for Windows-based 4. The Setup program will ask you to select installation files as described below: Network Print Monitor: installs Print server Windows Driver for Windows PC and IP Configuration utility. PSAdmin: installs Print server Windows utility for NetWare and IP Configuration utility. 5. Select “PSAdmin”. Click Next. 6. The Setup program will begin to copy files into your local hard disk and finally automatically create the “PSAdmin” program for you. 7. Done.
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The PSAdmin Utility for Windows-based Device Name: The name of the print server hardware used for identification purposes. MAC Address: The Ethernet address of the print server. Print Server Name: The print server to which the device is attached. Version: The firmware version of the print server. Status: To come up a Printer’s status presently.
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The PSAdmin Utility for Windows-based Wizard Wizard is a configuration program that can assist you in setting up the necessary parameters for your print server device to function. Setup a print server by using Wizard. TCP/IP Wizard 1. Click Wizard button just like a picture ＜ select TCP/IP Wizard. 2 Select “Obtain an IP address from DHCP server”. If there is a DHCP server on your network. This option allows the print server to obtain IP-related settings automatically from your DHCP server.
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The PSAdmin Utility for Windows-based 3 In the IP Address option, type an IP address for the print server. The IP address must meet the IP addressing requirements of the network segment. 4 (Optional) In the Subnet Mask option, type the Subnet Mask your LAN or network segment is currently configured to use. (Optional) In the Gateway field, type the IP address of gateway. 5 6 When done, click OK button. The program will save the above settings into the print server. 7 Done NetWare Wizard 1.
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The PSAdmin Utility for Windows-based 2. Click Wizard button just like a picture ＜ select NetWare Wizard, as follow picture. ＞.and 3. Select the NetWare File Server to which the print server device will be attached. 4. Type in a Print server. 5. Type in a Print Queue Names. Note: Each print queue corresponds to each print port of the print server. 6. Click OK. 7. Done.
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The PSAdmin Utility for Windows-based 8. From your NetWare client computer, such as Windows 95/98/Me, create a printer that is connected (redirected) to one of the NetWare print queues serviced by the print server. Manual Setup Manual Setup is a configuration program designed for more experienced users of NetWare. To setup the print server by using Manual Setup follow the steps: 1. Run PCONSOLE in NetWare 3.x or NetWare 4.
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The PSAdmin Utility for Windows-based 5. Select NetWare and type in the Print server that created during PCONSOLE. 6. (Optional) In Bindery Settings, Select NetWare file server(s) that print server can do Bindery mode. 7. (Optional) In NDS Settings, Select NetWare file server(s), NetWare 4.x or later that print server can do NDS mode. 8. Click OK.
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The PSAdmin Utility for Windows-based Properties –TCP/IP Options The TCP/IP options allow you to modify the print server’s TCP/IP settings. Each option is detailed as follows. Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server: This option enables or disables the DHCP feature of the print server. When this option is enabled, the print server will obtain an IP address automatically from the DHCP server on your LAN. The default value is “Disable”. Note: 1.
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The PSAdmin Utility for Windows-based Specify an IP address: IP Address: This option shows the print server’s current IP address maybe obtained from your DHCP server or manually specified. This option also allows you to manually specify an IP address to the print server, if DHCP option is disabled. Subnet Mask: This option shows the print server’s current subnet mask maybe obtained from the DHCP server or manually specified.
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The PSAdmin Utility for Windows-based 2. Select General Upgrade. Make sure that the upgrade file is located in the same directory as PSAdmin. The upgrade filename is mps17.bin. Reset 1. Click Reset button just like a picture ＜＞. 2. Reset allows the user to reset the print server device in order to establish a new connection or for new settings to take effect.
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The PSAdmin Utility for Windows-based Refresh 1. Click Reset button just like a picture ＜＞. 2. Refresh searches the network for all attached print server(s). Note: Configure the print speed in the Advanced label, must match the printer’s speed which connect to the print server. Undependable configuration will cause printer to abnormal printing. Multiple Print Queues Configuration To configure the print server to service multiple print queues, please follow the instructions listed below: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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The PSAdmin Utility for Windows-based 8. Select the “Print server Configuration” option and select the ”Queue Serviced by Printer” option (For NetWare 4.x’s PCONSOLE, please select “Printers” option and select “Printer 0” instead). 9. Select the “Printer 0” and press the [Insert] key to add the print queues you create in Step 6 into the list (For NetWare 4.x’s PCONSOLE, please select “Print queues assigned” option instead). 10. Reset the print server by clicking the “Reset” icon from the PSAdmin. Done.
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The PSAdmin Utility for Windows-based 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and select Control Panel. 2. Double click the Add/Remove Programs icon. 3. Click Change or Remove Programs tab. 4. Select Network Print Monitor for Windows 95/98/NT/2000 and click Change/Remove button. 5. The un-installation wizard program will be launched. 6. Follow the directions on the screen to complete the un-installation procedure.
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Internet Printer Connection and HP Web JetAdmin 4.Internet Printer Connection and HP Web JetAdmin IPP Overview Print server(s) support the Internet Printing Protocol (IPP). Using the appropriate software on your system, you can create an IPP print path from your system as Windows PC over the Internet. Note: For incoming print path requests, the network administrator have to configure the firewall to accept incoming IPP requests.
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Internet Printer Connection and HP Web JetAdmin 2. Select Settings, and then select “Printers” option. 3. Click Add Printer icon. Appear welcome to the add printer wizard, Click Next. 4. Select Network printer option, and then click “Next”. 5. Select Connect to a printer on the Internet or on your intranet option, appear as follow picture. 6. In URL’s box, input print server’s IP address, for example, http://192.168.10.182/lp1. Then Click Next. ** One port should be the port name as lp1.
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Internet Printer Connection and HP Web JetAdmin will appear as follow picture. Then Click OK. 8. Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and printer type and click “Next”, appear as follow picture. 9.If you want your Windows-based programs to use this printer as the default printer, please select “Yes”, and Click Next.
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Internet Printer Connection and HP Web JetAdmin 10. Click Finish button. 11. Done. HP Web JetAdmin Overview HP Web JetAdmin allows you to use a Web browse to revise, view, manage and diagnose devices connected to the print server or any standard printer MIB devices. For more information about a procedure or Windows in the HP Web JetAdmin software, see about HP’s relation document.
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Internet Printer Connection and HP Web JetAdmin and browser versions, we recommend IE or Netscape version 4 or higher. Please access HP Customer Care Online at http://www.hp.com/go/webjetadmin. Note: When installed on a supported host server, HP Web JetAdmin can be accessed from any client through a supported Web browser by browsing to the HP Web JetAdmin host. Installing HP Web JetAdmin Before installing the HP Web JetAdmin software, you must have domain administrator or root privileges: 8.
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Internet Printer Connection and HP Web JetAdmin domain port/ where server domain is the host name of your web server and port is the port number assigned during installation. ․Supply users access to HP Web JetAdmin software by adding a link to your web server’s home page that is addressed to HP Web JetAdmin’s URL. For example: http://server.domain:port/ Configuring and Modifying a Device Using your browser, navigate to HP Web JetAdmin’s URL. For example: http://server.
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Configuration from Embedded Web Server 5. Configuration from Embedded Web Server Overview The Print Server contains an embedded web server that can be accessed through a supported web browser on a LAN, for example, IE 4.0, Netscape 4.0 or above is recommended. The embedded web server provides access to configuration and management pages for the print server and the connected peripheral device.
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Configuration from Embedded Web Server Status Menu Once you have finished the IP address configuration with print server. You should be use web browser to view and management the print server. The status menu of the print server helps administrator control the print server’s System, Printer, NetWare, TCP/IP, SNMP and AppleTalk of status for the time being. Preparation Enter the IP address of the print server as the URL, for example, 192.168.10.132.
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Configuration from Embedded Web Server Device Name: This option allows you to view device name of the print server. To correct the print server’s device name. System Contact: This option allows you to view contact name of the print server. To check the print server’s contact name who in charge of this device. System Location: This option allows you to view Location name of the print server. To confirm the print server’s location name where the print server is located in the office’s LAN.
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Configuration from Embedded Web Server Firmware Version: This option allows you to view firmware version of the print server. To verify the print server’s firmware version is newer in this time. MAC Address: This option allows you to view Node ID of the print server. The Node ID is unique from any print server. Printer Status 1. Click Status, it then appears the sub-menu. 2. Click Printer, it then as shown in the following picture. Manufacture: This option allows you to view manufacturer of the printer.
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Configuration from Embedded Web Server with the print server, it will be show in the manufacture box. Model Number: This option allows you to view model of the printer. When the printer connected with the print server, it will be show in the model box. Printing Language Supported: This option allows you to view command to set the printer. When the printer connected with the print server, it will be show in the command box. Current Status: This option allows you to view status of the printer.
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Configuration from Embedded Web Server General Settings: Print Server Name: This option allows you to view print server’s name would be configured by PSAdmin utility. Polling Time: This option allows you to view polling time from the print server. This function is search for NetWare Server by per time. NetWare NDS Setting: Use NDS Mode: Enable or Disable. Name of the NDS Tree. Name of the NDS Content. Current Status: Connect or Disconnect.
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Configuration from Embedded Web Server Use Bindery Mode: Enable or Disable. Name of the File Server. Current Status: Connect or Disconnect. TCP/IP Status 1. Click Status, it then appears the sub-menu. 2. Click TCP/IP, it then as shown in the following picture. Use DHCP/BOOTP: This option allows you to view DHCP/ BOOTP status.
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Configuration from Embedded Web Server obtain IP-related settings automatically from your DHCP server. IP Address: This option allows you to view IP address from the print server. The IP address must meet the IP addressing requirements of the network segment. Subnet Mask: This option allows you to view subnet mask from the print server. The IP address must meet the IP addressing requirements of the network segment. Gateway: This option allows you to view gateway from the print server.
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Configuration from Embedded Web Server SNMP Communities: This option allows you to view SNMP communities from the print server. There are two communities that control message from the network management of the print server. SNMP Traps: This option allows you to view SNMP traps from the print server. AppleTalk Status 1. Click Status, it then appears the sub-menu. 2. Click AppleTalk, it then as shown in the following picture.
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Configuration from Embedded Web Server Zone Name: If no any zone exists, the print server itself displays the zone name as an asterisk (*) in the current AppleTalk Status of the print server in the web browser. Port Name: -xxxxxx-1, where xxxxxx represents the last six digits of the print server’s Node ID. Printer Type: This option allows you to view printer type from the print server. If you are using a PostScript printer you can select the LaserWriter 8 icon from your Mac computer.
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Configuration from Embedded Web Server Setup Menu Meanwhile, you have finished the IP address configuration with print server. You should be use web browser to configure the print server. The setup menu of the print server helps administrator to setup the print server’s System, Printer, NetWare, TCP/IP, SNMP and AppleTalk. Preparation Enter the IP address of the print server as the URL, for example, 192.168.10.132. Then the print server’s home page will appear in content of the web browser.
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Configuration from Embedded Web Server Device Name: This option allows you to input device name of the print server. To correct the print server’s device name. System Contact: This option allows you to input contact name of the print server. To check the print server’s contact name who in charge of this device. System Location: This option allows you to input Location name of the print server. To confirm the print server’s location name where the print server is located in the office’s LAN.
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Configuration from Embedded Web Server Re-type Password. ․User Name: You must be input the default administration user name, admin as login user name. ․Password: The default password is empty. After setup password is completed from the print server, you should to remember this password to input password box. Printer Setup 1. Click Setup, it then appears the sub-menu. 2. Click Printer, it then as shown in the following picture.
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Configuration from Embedded Web Server Bi-directional: This option allows you to select the bi-directional of the print server. There are two ways to select this option, includes Disable or Auto Detect. NetWare Setup 1. Log into your NetWare file server as a Supervisor (Admin.) or equivalent. 2. Select NetWare and type in the Print server that created during PCONSOLE Select the NetWare File Server to which the print server device will be attached. 3. Click Setup, it then appears the sub-menu. 4.
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Configuration from Embedded Web Server Print Server Name: This option allows you to input print server name which configured by PSAdmin utility or PCOMSOLE program. Polling Time: The time interval in which the print server unit polls the file server for servicing of print queues. Logon Password: This option allows you to input encrypted password from the print server. The print server login to NetWare server that administrator set password from selected print server.
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Configuration from Embedded Web Server Bindery Mode: To Enable Bindery Mode, if you want to setup Bindery environment. To select File Server Name of NetWare. Installing Print Server on NetWare 4.x/5.x Due to its architecture and functionality, the print server must work under NetWare 4.x/5.x NDS Bindery Emulation.
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Configuration from Embedded Web Server Admin FileServer-1 (OU) Tech Installation Procedure 1. At your file server console, type “load install”. 2. Select “NCF files options”. 3. Select “Edit AUTOEXEC.NCF file”. 4. Add or Modify the “SET BINDERY CONTEXT =” line to include the NDS organization (O) and all organization unit (OU) objects where users are located. For example: SET BINDERY CONTEXT = O=ABC; OU=SALES.OU=ABC-USA.O=ABC; OU=TECH.OU=ABC-USA.O=ABC ; 5. When done, save the new AUTOEXEC.
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Configuration from Embedded Web Server Note: Please refer to NetWare’s Print Server/Services manuals for detailed PCONSOLE commands. TCP/IP Setup 1. Click Setup, it then appears the sub-menu. 2. Click TCP/IP, it then as shown in the following picture. DHCP/BOOTP: This option allows you to select DHCP/ BOOTP option. If there is a DHCP/BOOTP server on your network. This option allows the print server to obtain IP-related settings automatically from your DHCP server.
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Configuration from Embedded Web Server IP Address: This option allows you to input IP address from the print server. The IP address must meet the IP addressing requirements of the network segment. Subnet Mask: This option allows you to input subnet mask from the print server. The IP address must meet the IP addressing requirements of the network segment. Gateway: This option allows you to input gateway from the print server.
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Configuration from Embedded Web Server When accessing (traversing) MIB objects in the print server using NMS software called SNMP manager, you need to provide a community name in each SNMP request for authentication purpose. The print server supports up to two community names. The default community name is public (case-sensitive), with Read Only access right in default. When an unusual condition or activity occurs, the SNMP agent alerts the SNMP manager through SNMP traps.
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Configuration from Embedded Web Server print server is configured with (stored in the print server's memory), an authentication failure trap message is generated. In the print server's SNMP implementation, the following MIB objects are available for updating. MIB Object Names system.sysContact Description Indicates the network administrator's name. system.sysName Indicates the server's name identification. system.sysLocation Indicates the location of the print server. print for snmp.
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Configuration from Embedded Web Server Users can set up print server’s SNMP functions by using their browsers. 1. Click Setup, it then appears the sub-menu. 2. Click SNMP, it then as shown in the following picture. SNMP Community: The print server supports up to two community names. The default community name is public (case-sensitive), with Read Only access right in default. Support HP WebJetAdmin: This option allows user determine to disable/enable the Support HP WebJetAdmin.
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Configuration from Embedded Web Server SNMP Traps: Enable the function of sending SNMP Authentication Failure trap message to the network administrator, if the community name within a SNMP request is not correct. AppleTalk Setup The print server can print jobs submitted from Macintosh workstations connected to an Ethernet using AppleTalk protocol.
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Configuration from Embedded Web Server 3. Zone Name: In this option, type an AppleTalk Zone name that you want the print server to belong to or leave it in default (This enables the print server automatically search and link itself to the default zone that is set on the AppleTalk router, if found). We also assume that at least an AppleTalk Zone exists on the network.
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Configuration from Embedded Web Server Setting Up a Macintosh Computer 1. At a Macintosh computer, from the Apple menu, select Chooser. 2. The Chooser window then displays an Apple Zone list. Select the Zone name that you specified when configuring the PRINT SERVER. Note: If you select a Zone that the PRINT SERVER doesn’t belong to, as you specified in the previous section, no print server will be displayed in the Step 4. 3. If you are using a PostScript printer you can select the LaserWriter 8 icon.
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Configuration from Embedded Web Server 5. Click Setup… button and choose the PPD file matching your printer, and click OK. If your printer does not appear in the PPD file list, please contact your printer vendor. You may also use the Generic PPD if you do not need any printer specific features. 6. Close the Chooser Windows. 7. Done.
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6. Network Print Monitor Preparation The print server supports TCP/IP, IPX/SPX and NetBEUI protocols under Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003. Please make sure that the following steps have been completed before proceeding with installation under Windows PC. Select A Desired Protocol TCP/IP The TCP/IP Protocol must be installed. For further information, please read “TCP/IP Protocol Installation” section in this chapter.
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Network Print Monitor IPX/SPX The IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol must be installed. For further information, please read “IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol Installation” section in this chapter. NetBEUI The NetBEUI protocol must be installed. For further information, please read “NetBEUI Protocol Installation” section in this chapter. TCP/IP Protocol Installation 1. 2. Click Start, point to Settings and select Control Panel. Double click the Network icon. 3.
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Network Print Monitor 7. Specify an IP address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway address or specific “Obtain IP address automatically”, if a DHCP server is available on the LAN. 8. Restart the computer. 9. Done. Note: Using TCP/IP protocol to access the print server requires well-configured TCP/IP settings. If you are not familiar with these settings, please consult your network administrator for details or ask for help. IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol Installation 1. 2. 3.
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Network Print Monitor 8. Done. NetBEUI Protocol Installation 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and select Control Panel. 2. Double click the Network icon. 3. If the NetBEUI is not already installed, click Add. 4. Select Protocol and click Add. 5. Select Microsoft from the Manufacturers list. 6. Select NetBEUI from the Network Protocols box and follow the instructions on the screen. 7. Restart your computer for new settings to take effect. 8. Done.
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Network Print Monitor Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 Installation Procedure Please perform the steps as follows to ensure a smooth installation: 1. Run Setup from the print server’s NetWare, Win 95/98/Me/NT/2000 Setup diskette 2. The Network Print Monitor for Windows 95/98/Me，NT/2000/XP/2003 Setup will then appear. Click Next. A message reading, “Setup is complete. You may add the Network Print Port by using the PSAdmin” will appear. Click OK. 3. 4.
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Network Print Monitor 10. A message reading, “After your printer is installed, Windows can print a test page so you can confirm that the printer is set up properly.” Select No and click Finish. 11. Double-click the newly created Printer Name icon. 12. Select Printer and Properties. 13. Click Details tab and select Add Port. 14. In the Add Port dialog box, select Other, as shown in the following picture. 15. Select the Network Print Port and click OK.
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Network Print Monitor 16. The Add Port box will then appear, along with the print server’s Node ID (The last 6 digits of the Node ID, located on the back of the print server unit). Select one printer server port from the list, which is now connected to (one of) your printer(s), as shown in the following picture. By default, the computer will first search for the print server(s) on the network by using the IPX/SPX protocol.
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Network Print Monitor If the IPX/SPX protocol is not installed, no print server will be shown in the display box. Then please select TCP/IP or NetBEUI alternatively. It starts again to search for the print server on the network by using the protocol you specify in the step above. When finished, the print server will be displayed along with the its Node ID, as shown in the following picture. (The last 6 digits of the Node ID, located on the back of the print server unit).
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Network Print Monitor Uninstalling Network Print Port on Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 To provide users an easiest way to remove all of the Network Print Port components from Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003, the Network Print Port software comes with un-installation wizard program to help users remove the software components from their Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 systems in minutes. Please follow the directions listed below to proceed with the un-installation procedure.
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Network Print Monitor Note: We recommend you restart your computer after un-installation is finished.
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7. TCP/IP LPR Port Printing Installation Basic TCP/IP Installation Overview When installing your print server in a TCP/IP environment, IP addresses are essential as a basic means of communications. It is therefore necessary to first assign an IP address to your print server unit. After assigning an IP address, the print server can be configured accordingly.
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TCP/IP LPR Port Printing Installation 2. Manually specify (using DOS commands or UNIX text-mode commands. This applies to Windows NT/2000/XP/2003 and UNIX systems). Note: The Network Print Monitor can only search for the print server(s) over the same network segment the Windows NT/2000/XP/2003 computer is located. You would like to install a print server on a different network segment.
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TCP/IP LPR Port Printing Installation 4. Click Add Port. 5. From the Printer Ports box as shown in the following picture, select the LPR Port. 6. The Add LPR compatible printers box will then appear as shown in the following picture. Type in the IP address assigned to the print server in the Name or address of server providing lpd box.
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TCP/IP LPR Port Printing Installation 7. In the Name of printer or print queue on that server box, type in a printer name, for example, lp1. Click OK. 8. In the Printer Ports box, select Close. 9. Click Next. 10. Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and printer type list and click Next. 11. Select Shared. Type in a new Share Name or leave it in default and click Next. 12.
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TCP/IP LPR Port Printing Installation Windows 2000/XP/2003 Standard TCP/IP Port Printing Installation 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and select Printer. 2. Run Add Printer, Click Next. 3. The Add Printer Wizard screen will appear, Select Local Printer and click Next. 4. From the type of Create a new port box as shown in the following picture, select the Standard TCP/IP Port, Click Next and Next.
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TCP/IP LPR Port Printing Installation 5. The Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard box will then appear as shown the picture as below, and type in the IP address assigned to the print server in the Printer Name or IP Address box, Click Next. 6. In the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard box as shown in the following picture, Select Custom, Click Settings button, and click Next.
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TCP/IP LPR Port Printing Installation 7. In the Configure Standard TCP/IP Port Monitor box as shown in the following picture, select LPR form Protocol, type in a queue name, for example, lp1. 8. Click OK, and Next.
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TCP/IP LPR Port Printing Installation Note: Please DO NOT type any other name than lp1 in this step. 9. Click Finish. 10. Select the appropriate printer manufacturer and printer type list and click Next.
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TCP/IP LPR Port Printing Installation 11. Type in a new Printer name or leave it in default, and click Next button. 12. A message reading, “To confirm that the printer is installed properly, you can print a test page”. Select Yes (Recommended) and click Finish. 13. Done. UNIX Installation After the IP address is assigned, the Print Server is ready to be configured.
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TCP/IP LPR Port Printing Installation 3. Type “ping < Print server‘s IP address>” For example: ping 192.72.214.103 (You should get the responses from the print Server). 4. Type “tftp < Print server‘s IP address>” For example: tftp 192.72.214.103 At the tftp prompt, type “get config.txt” to retrieve the Print Server‘s configuration file. For example: tftp > get config.txt 5. Quit from tftp, and then use your editor to modify the “05 BoxIPAddress” field in the config.txt file from 0.0.0.
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TCP/IP LPR Port Printing Installation After this step, the Remote Printer Configuration appears. Answer the questions as follows: a. Do you want to install or remove printing (i/r/q) ? [q] : -----> i b. Do you wish to change the printer description file /etc/printcap (y/n) [n] ? ---------> y c. Enter information for remote printers or local printers accepting remote printing requests Please enter the printer name (q to quit): --->printer-1 You can enter a printer name you like in this option. d.
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TCP/IP LPR Port Printing Installation h. Would you like this to be the system default printer ? (y/n) [n]------->answer this question if you like to make it as a default printer. i. Do you want to install or remove printing (i/r/q) ? [q] : -------> q j. Do you want to star remote daemon now (y/n) --------> y 11. Done. Submit print jobs by using “lp” or “lpr” command. For example: lp -d printer-1 /etc/printcap SUN Solaris 2.x 1. Login root 2.
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TCP/IP LPR Port Printing Installation For example: tftp > get config.txt 5. Quit from tftp, and then use your editor to modify the “05 BoxIPAddress” field in the config.txt file from 0.0.0.0 to the IP address you specify in Step 2. 6. (Optional) Modify the "06 Gateway" field from 0.0.0.0 to your gateway's IP address. 7. (Optional) Modify the "07 SubnetMask" field from 0.0.0.0 to the subnet mask. 8. When done, save the new config.txt. 9.
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TCP/IP LPR Port Printing Installation 12. Type “accept printer-1” For example: accept printer-1 13. Type “enable printer-1” For example: enable printer-1 14. Submit print jobs by “ lpr ” command. For example: lpr -Pprinter-1 /etc/hosts IBM AIX 4.xx 1. 2. Login root. (Optional) Edit the /etc/hosts file. Add a line of the Print Server's host name and its associated IP address.
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TCP/IP LPR Port Printing Installation Note: You can add the host name associated with the IP address in the /etc/hosts file. If you have done this, please use the host name instead of the IP address. 12. I n the Name of Queue on Remote Server option, type in a print queue name. For example: printer-1-q. 13. Done. Linux The Print Server can work under any Linux-based systems, including Slackware, RedHat, etc, without any problems. Basically, the Linux's printing system is based on BSD system.
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TCP/IP LPR Port Printing Installation c. Assign Print Server an IP address. At shell mode: c.1. arp -s < Print Server 's Node ID> c.2. Execute tftp < Print Server 's IP> get config.txt and quit tftp. c.3. Edit the config.txt and modify the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway IP. When done, save the config.txt. c.4. Execute tftp put config.txt and quit tftp. d. Start X-windows by typing startx at the shell mode. e.
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TCP/IP LPR Port Printing Installation l. In the Queue field, type a print server’s port name which connect to the printer. For example: lp1. m. Click Next button. n. In the Printer field, choose Postscript Printer. o. Done. UnixWare 7 1. Login root. 2. Run CDE (Common Desktop Environment). 3. Open the subpanel under the SCO icon in the Front Panel. 4. Select SCO Admin. 5. Select Print Setup Manager from System Administration window. 6. Click LPD icon in the tool bar of Print Setup window. 7.
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TCP/IP LPR Port Printing Installation 9. Select your printer’s make and model from the Make/Model list. 10. In Printer Connection Type, select On Remote Server. 11. It then appears a (new) Remote System option. Type the IP address of the print server. In Remote Printer field, type a name for the print server’s print port. For example, Port1. 12. 13. When done, click OK button. Now run Printer Manager, and you’ll see an icon for the printer that is connected to the print server device.
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8.Upgrading Print Server Overview Upgrading print server will allow you to replace its firmware inside the print server while the newer software version of the print server is available from your local dealer. Depending on the different systems users might use, this chapter is divided into several Sections, please refer to the following list for your systems. 1. Upgrading the print server from PSAdmin 2. Upgrading the print server from Windows NT/2000/XP/2003 3.
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Upgrading Print Server 2.Before upgrading print server, please ensure print server is not printing jobs. In case of printing, you have to wait till the current print job is finished before you can proceed. Upgrading the print server from PSAdmin 1. Log into your NetWare file server as a Supervisor (Admin.) or equivalent. 2. Ensure binary file, mps17.bin, is located in the PSAdmin directory. 3. Run PSAdmin from your Windows PC. 4. Click the Upgrade icon in tool bar.
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Upgrading Print Server 2. At NT/2000’s DOS prompt, and type “tftp get upgrade“. 3. Type “tftp –i put mps17.bin“. 4. Wait for the transfer successful message. 5. Done! Upgrading the Print Server from UNIX (Through TCP/IP) 1. Log in as root 2. Ensure mps17.bin is located in your current working directory. 3. Type “tftp ”. 4. 5. At tftp prompt, type “get upgrade”. Change to binary mode. 6.
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Upgrading Print Server Upgrading Browser the print server from 1. Ensure mps17.bin is located in your current working directory. 2. Enter the IP address of the print server as the URL. 3. Click Misc, and then choose Upgrade From Browser, it then as shown in the following picture. 4. Click Browser and select the firmware file. 5. Click Upgrade. 6. Done.
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9. Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting Overview The most common problems, which cause the print server to perform improperly, are covered in this chapter. If a problem still exists after reading this chapter, please contact your dealer for technical support. LED Light Indicators The print server is equipped with five LED lights to assist in diagnosing problems that are the result of the network and/or the print server hardware itself.
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Troubleshooting Status (Orange) When the print server unit is powered on, the Status LED will flash five times as part of the unit’s Power On Self Test (POST). This indicates that the print server hardware is properly configured. This LED, however, may flicker whenever the data are being transmitted and printed. Note: Make sure that the Orange LED flashes five times (POST) upon connecting the power. If the unit does not flash five times, contact your dealer for a replacement or repair.
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Troubleshooting Power Related Problems The print server requires an external AC power adapter in order for it to function. If you have a power problem, check to see whether the power cord or its connectors are damaged. More importantly, check to see that the AC power adapter included with the print server matches the AC voltage in your country or area. Using an incorrect AC adapter will damage your print server.
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Troubleshooting procedures in order for your print server to function properly: Add the RIP for NWLink IPX/SPX compatible transport. See RIP for NWLink IPX/SPX compatible transport Installation Procedure later in this section. Add the frame type 802.2 for both Ethernet adapters. See Multi-Segment Frame Type 802.2 Installation later in this section. RIP for NWLink IPX/SPX compatible transport Installation Procedure 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
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Troubleshooting 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Point to Settings, and select Control Panel. Double-click the Network icon. Select Protocols. Select the NWLink IPX/SPX Compatible Transport. Select Properties. Select your (first) network interface card and select Manual Frame Type Detection. Click Add. In the Frame Type field, select Ethernet 802.2. In the Network Number field, type in an unique 8-digit hexadecimal network number. For example: 12345ABC. Select Add.
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Troubleshooting Print Server Reconfiguration Procedure on Windows 95/98/Me 1. Click Start on the bottom left hand corner of the screen. 2. Select Settings and select Printers. 3. Select your printer connected to the print server, and right-click the printer icon. Select Properties. 4. Click Details tab. 5. Click Port Settings as shown in the picture below. The print server will be displayed on the next print server’s configuration screen.
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Troubleshooting Print Server Reconfiguration Procedure on Windows NT 1. Click Start on the bottom left hand corner of the screen. 2. Select Settings and select Printers. 3. Select your printer connected to the print server, and right-click the printer icon. Select Properties. 4. Click Ports tab. 5. Click Configure Port. The print server will be shown on the next screen. 6. Find your original print server according to its Port Name or other distinguished name and click this print server.
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Troubleshooting use your print server. However, this situation is like moving the print server to a new segment. Please refer to the “Moving the print server to a new segment” section for more detailed reconfiguration instructions.
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Troubleshooting Novell NetWare Troubleshooting Many printing problems can be traced back to incorrect or incomplete print server installations. It is always wise to check the installation configurations first. In some cases, if necessary, delete the print server, print queue(s) or other setting(s). Next recreate the necessary parameters or reconfigure the print server by running the PSAdmin.
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Troubleshooting If this is the case, please ensure the Node ID field in the corresponding entry of the print server's IP address in NT's ARP cache table is correct by typing the following command at NT's DOS prompt. "arp -a" If the Node ID shown on the screen doesn't match the print server's Node ID, please follow the instructions below to reset the entry. 1. At NT's DOS prompt, type "arp -d " to delete the current entry. 2.
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Troubleshooting (This troubleshooting guide will also apply to a multiple-segmented network while installing the print server) For example, assuming the print server is on Segment A, NT server is on Segment B, and there is a gateway computer between Segment A and Segment B. The network might be a complete TCP/IP network, or a hybrid of TCP/IP and IPX/SPX network. If this is the case, you have to adopt the following steps, depending on which platform the gateway computer is. a.
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Troubleshooting For the purpose of explanation, we assume the NT server is on Segment A and its IP address is 192.72.214.66 (subnet mask: 255.255.255.224), the print server is going to be installed on Segment B, with IP address, for example, 192.72.214.100. 1. Find an unused IP address on Segment A for temporary use in the following steps, for example, 192.72.214.68. 2. Connect your print server to Segment A as a networked node. 3. On your NT server, type, for example, "arp -s 192.72.214.
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Troubleshooting 7. Type, for example, "tftp 192.72.214.68 put config.txt" to save this new configuration back to print server. 8. Move the print server back to the Segment B. 9. Done! Frequently Asked Questions Question A Print jobs are sent to the print queue successfully, but fail to be sent to the printer. Possible explanations 1. 2. 3. 4. The Print server Name/Print Queue configuration in PCONSOLE is incorrect.
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Troubleshooting 4. Recheck the print server connection by running the PSAdmin. It should read “Connected.” Question B Print jobs start printing, but print very slowly or print unknown characters. Possible explanation and solution A printer driver is missing or is incompatible with that printer. Using a print driver that is not specific for the printer can cause printing errors. Install the proper printer driver. If these printer drivers are not available to you, please contact your printer manufacturer.
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Troubleshooting 2. Run the PSAdmin and upgrade the print server again. Question D The Status LED light keeps blinking after POST. Possible explanation and solution The last upgrade process was not completed. The print server must be upgraded again by using the PSAdmin. Please see Chapter 3 for details. Question E The PSAdmin reports “Create Print server Error”, “Create Printer Error”, or “Create Print Queue Error” while using Auto Setup.
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Troubleshooting Question F The PSAdmin reports “Print server Already Exists”, “Printer Already Exists”, or “Print Queue Already Exists” after specifying the print server name, or the print queue name in Auto Setup. Possible Explanation A same print server name or queue names exists in the specific NetWare file server as the one you specified in the Auto Setup dialogue box. Solution Specify a new print server name or queue name in the Auto Setup.
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Troubleshooting Additional Installation Instructions Panasonic KX-P6100/6300/6500 If you are using a Panasonic KX-P6100/6300/6500 laser printer with the print server through the Network Print Port under Windows 95/98, please redirect the printer named “Panasonic KX-P6100 PCL” or “Panasonic KX-P6300 PCL”, or “Panasonic KX-P6500 PCL” to the print server through the Network Print Port.